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Take a jaunt through geologic time to learn about ancientplants and animals, and how the Earth's surface has changed over time.Like pages in a good history book, discover how stratigraphy andbreaks in the rock record help unravel the past.Explore the idea ofcontinental drift and evaluate the supporting evidence.Gain anunderstanding of how continental drift led to the discovery of thegrand theory of plate tectonics.Gain insight into plate tectonicforces, hotspots, mantle plumes, folds, faults, the processes ofmountain building, the power of volcanoes and earthquakes, anddiscover the most dynamic places on Earth - the plate tectonicboundaries. ... Read more

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This volume focuses on the role of tectonic boundary conditions for paleoclimate reconstructions. Chapters present background material on the impact of tectonic changes on climate, as well as the uncertainties in tectonic boundary conditions, such as positions of continents, height of mountains, depth of sea floor, among others. ... Read more

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This book, written by a group of internationally known experts, describes the evolution of the Pacific Ocean margins in terms of their interaction with oceanic plates.The work reflects changes in recent years in accepted views concerning the evolution of these margins.It is now thought that much of the crust of the margins may have grown through the gradual addition of discrete terranes of "foreign origin"--that is, of earth materials transported from other locations by tectonic processes.The margins discussed are those of western North America, Asia, Japan, Eastern China, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and South America.Also reviewed are the general concepts of oceanic plateaus and transported terranes, and the past motion of the Pacific Ocean Plate. ... Read more

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This interesting book uses plate tectonics as its central theme; it acquaints readers with California geology. Basic principles in the beginning of the book and tables of highlights for each province enable the reader to understand the whole picture of catastrophic national disasters, California history, mining methods, and societal impacts; it brings the lessons of geology closer to the everyday context of California life.After a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of geology, this book then focuses on the geological highlights of California (young volcanoes, deserts, the Mojave Desert, the Sierra Nevada, the Klamath Mountains, water, the Great Valley, the coast Ranges, earthquakes, faults, and seismic safety, the transverse ranges, and the peninsular ranges). The inside back and front covers of the book contain a wealth of readily available information, with comprehensive geologic, fault, relief, and mountain range maps.A handy desk reference for geologists, this book is also a source of information for anyone interested in the evolution of California's terrain. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Worth it
This book gets me through the California Supplemental Examination for my PG. It is easy to read and understand (if you are a geologist), without making the book less the substance.

I like how Harden pictures one geologic event. The examples of places names are a familiar one, thus (if you live long enough in California) you can relate to them.

It is definitely one to keep.

Excellent Condition
The book arrived fast and in great condition. Seller was very nice and notified me when item would be shipped. I would order from this seller again.

Excellent Primer
As an amateur geologist, living part-time in CA, this book is an excellent primer that goes over the basics of that great state.

The ONLY up-to-date textbook on California geology
Deborah Hardin's textbook on California geology is superior to all previous texts inasmuch as she is the first to utilize the theory of plate tectonics to provide a unified framework for her overall exposition. Instead of being bombarded with an encyclopedic but chaotic assemblage ofrock types and unconnected microprocesses, the reader is treated to aconsistent and comprehensive picture of how California came to be thathangs together remarkably well.

Harden utilized the recent research ofcountless other geologists to put together this book, and her hard work haspaid off.She includes several chapters that provide a conceptual overviewof geologic principles, then goes on in successive sections to describe howvarious forces and processes related ultimately to plate tectonics havebeen responsible for the evolution of various distinctive landforms andgeomorphic regions of California.She also includes a final chapter thatis a stand-alone summary version of the "geological history ofCalifornia."Throughout the book, she makes clear again and again howa clear understanding of the various ways that tectonic plates can interactis absolutely fundamental to understanding how California has come intoexistence over the past several hundred million years.It's a fascinatingstory, and Harden's text will help anyone willing to read carefully andstudy a bit to learn the basics of California geology.

As an added bonus,Harden has included several sections that are linked to present-dayenvironmental hazards, most notably those related to the constant threat ofearthquakes in the Golden State.Such information is, of course linkeddirectly to the geology of the state that she has described and explainedso well.

The illustrations and diagrams re not terribly elaborate, butthey are helpful and reasonably plentiful.Also included are somesmall-sized versions of the standard California geology and fault maps.

The main drawback to this publication is its astronomical price.Thisis hardly Harden's fault, however, as high prices seem to be theunfortunate standard for college textbooks these days. ... Read more

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Biogeography relates the evolution of the Earth's biota tomajor episodes in the Earth's history such as climatic changes andplate tectonic events. Furthermore, biogeographic patterns have playeda prominent role in the development of the theory of evolution. Thusbiogeography has the potential to make important contributions to thefield of geobiology. Paleobiogeography emphasizes how analytical techniques fromphylogenetic biogeography can be applied to the study of patterns inthe fossil record. In doing this, it considers the strengths andweaknesses of paleobiogeographic data, the effects of plate tectonicprocesses (specifically continental rifting and collision) and changesin relative sea levels in terms of how they influence the evolutionand distribution of organisms. ... Read more

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The Mark of Paleobiogeography
Just as the past has left its mark on our present, this book will surely leave its mark on the fields of paleontology and biogeography.With awareness for biodiversity and global change rating a top prioity in current research, study, and politics, it is more important than ever to be aware of the facts.This book addresses those issues from the dawn of life to the current situation. Lieberman's elucidation and writing abilities far out-pace either Gell-Mann or Steinbeck in quality.He is able to synthesize more than one field into a working theory that is understandable and resonable. "Paleobiogeography," is a must read for any amateur or professional interested in the fields of evironmental science, geography, biology, or paleontology. ... Read more

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Little Known Geologic Tours of San Francisco via Public Transit!
This gives directions for various geologic tours in and around San Francisco, done via public transit.Written by a Professor Emeritus from UC Berkeley, who did not own a car.Terrific book! ... Read more

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This volume contains a selection of papers presented at the Inversion Tectonics meeting held at the Royal Society in 1987. Divided into four sections (modelling and theoretical concept, inversion in the Alps and alpine foreland, inversion on the European continental shelf and inversion in other geological environments), this collection of papers provides a very broad spectrum of the subject which goes beyond the traditional usage of the term. This spectrum reflects the current range of research on inversion problems illustrating controversy as well as general agreement. ... Read more

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The evolution of oceanic plates is very well described by plate tectonic theory, but the study of continental tectonics is more complicated. Continental plates have a different rheology, a greater mean age, a higher heat productivity, and are more heterogeneous in composition. An understanding of continental tectonics requires, therefore, that these effects upon rigid plate behaviour be taken into account. This book brings together a series of papers which explore various aspects of the deformation of continental lithosphere, covering different tectonic settings from the Palaeozoic to the present day. These include the processes of terrane accretion and juxtaposition, the exhumation of high-pressure terrains, and mechanisms of crustal extension and rifting. The book will be of general interest to a broad audience of earth scientists concerned with global tectonics, continental growth processes, and the deformation of the continents during collision, exhumation and extension.

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Coastal Tectonics (Geological Society Special Publication) - ISBN 186239024X
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